Carole J. Ford
  • Born on: January 29, 1951
  • Departed on: February 8, 2019
  • Resided in: Ely, IA

Carole J. Ford


We are deeply saddened by the great loss you and your family have suffered. Our heart goes out to you in this trying time and may you, and your loved ones find the strength to get through this. God bless each of you. Tom and Kay Carson

Tom and Kay Carson
Monday, February 18, 2019

Dear Blake and the Family of Carole Ford, I was so saddened to hear about Carole's passing. I taught at Wilson Elementary School when she was the attendance secretary for years. And, of course, would always see her when she worked the front desk at the ELSC. She was always so full of life and I can her saying, "Oh, Honey!" so clearly. She was always excited to see me and always had to ask after my love life...she so wanted others to be happy. She had the best laugh! I am still teaching and won't be able to attend the service since it is during the school day and you are not having any other type of visitation. But please, know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will gladly donate to the memorials you have listed in the obit in her memory. With prayers and sympathy...

Cecilia Carey
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Dear Blake and family - My heart breaks for you. Carole was a special soul, and she will be dearly missed. The last time I saw her was at the volunteer appreciation luncheon at St. Luke's Hospital. She told me all about the gift of holding those special babies. No matter how much time had passed since we'd seen each other, she always made me feel so very special. She had that knack. The years spent with her at Wilson, the years going to First with her and Blake ... so many precious memories. I thank God we reconnected the last few years over facebook. I reached out a couple times prior to her surgery - I had it on my calendar to pray for her, and I told her that. She responded that she's in God's hands - that He's in the house. My greatest comfort is that I KNOW she knew Jesus, and she is truly at rest in HIS HOUSE now. I loved her very much. Few people leave imprints on our lives like Carole did. Blake, you complemented her so well. You two were quite a pair and never failed to bring joy to Mike and me during our conversations. Loved hearing about your vacations and trips during retirement. She never failed to make me laugh. She loved her family so completely too - she was over-the-moon for her children and grandchildren. What a beautiful lady and a beautiful heart. Please know I'm praying for all of you. I hate that I cannot attend Tuesday, but, as a teacher, I can't take off work during the day. I will be praying and believing God will give you the strength and endurance you need to get through these difficult days. Much love to you all.

Tina Herring
Sunday, February 17, 2019

Sorry Blake for your loss?? peace and love to you and your family.

Richard Cook
Sunday, February 17, 2019

To the Ford/Bundy Family: Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. We hope that comfort and peace come to you. We know that she will truly be missed. Carole had a very contagious smile and I always enjoyed seeing her watch Nick swim. She was tremendously supportive to Warriors. May God bless all of you. Jim and Carol Voss

Jim Voss
Sunday, February 17, 2019

Sorry for loss. She was a great gal.

Stan besler
Monday, February 18, 2019

Blake and kids. please know that I share your sorrow having just recently lost my brother Bruce. She was a lovely pleasant person. I took her flying one time. A fun experience. It was always nice to see her at the ESC

harvey hop
Sunday, February 17, 2019

Dear family, I am so sorry to hear this news. Carole and I first connected when we worked at Barlow Foods together when you kids were little. We had such fun together and I remember her voice and laugh like it was yesterday. I lost touch when I moved away, but "reconnected" through my mom, Janice Keyes, who worked with Carole at the ESC. Carole was so surprised to find out we were related! She was such a treasure to those on Earth, and will now be to all in Heaven. God bless -- Marty

Marty Keyes Gieryng
Monday, February 18, 2019

Blake and family, Kathy and I send you our condolences and sympathy during this very difficult time. You probably don't remember me but Carole and I grew up together as kids. Her parents, Bob and Charlotte, would get together with my parents on Saturday nights and play cards. Carole and I, along with my brother and her brother and sister, Bobbie and Judy would play together in the yard and then come inside to watch "Gunsmoke" together at 8:00pm. As we grew up and started getting involved in more school activities our parents didn't get together as often and we kind of lost touch as we started our own families. I will always remember her infectious laugh that never changed through all the years. She was a special person that was loved by those all of those who knew her. She will be missed by all of us but never forgotten. Gary Louvar

Gary Louvar
Friday, February 22, 2019

Nick, Kasey, Ellis - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May your wonderful memories of her help you through this difficult time. I will keep you all in my thoughts. Betty

Betty Rover
Friday, February 15, 2019

Please except my condolences on Carols passing. She had such a warm personality, great spirit, and always brought a smile to your heart. One fun, fine lady.

Tami Stephens
Sunday, February 17, 2019

Though I hadn't seen Carole in a while, just seeing her photo brought thoughts of her smile and her laugh. I believe she made everyone feel special. I'm not surprised to learn that she cuddled babies. I enjoyed seeing her at Wilson, where I taught, and then was pleased to visit with her whenever I went to the ESC.

Jan Webster
Saturday, March 02, 2019

Family of Carole Ford: I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful lady. Working with Carole at the ESC was always laughter and happiness, she had a smile for everyone. A lot of laugher over her obsession with pigs, I was always sending cute pictures of those adorable little animals all of the time. When Carole went into the hospital I thought she'd come out joking and laughing like her usual self never thinking she wouldn't make it. Carole will certainly be missed, prayers to your family. God Bless.

Sharon K Ullrick
Sunday, February 17, 2019
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